About St Martin's Church
St Martin's Church is a Church of England church serving Folkestone and the surrounding parts of Kent. The building stands at Horn Street, Folkestone. Up-to-date service times and contact details are published on the church's website at www.cheritonchurches.org.uk/st-martin.
Church of England churches form a well-established strand of Christianity in the United Kingdom. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country. Shaped by the English Reformation, it holds catholic and reformed traditions together, from quiet rural evensong to lively city congregations. It cares for around 16,000 church buildings, and average weekly attendance is roughly 700,000. The tradition traces its modern form to the 16th century (English Reformation). As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts around 700,000 weekly attenders.
It is one of many congregations found across England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. Folkestone lies within Kent, whose county town is Maidstone. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Folkestone worth getting to know.
Thinking of coming along? Simply turn up: no invitation is needed. Allow a little extra time for getting there, as parking close to older church buildings can be tight, and if accessibility is a concern, a quick call ahead will confirm arrangements such as ramps, accessible toilets or a hearing loop.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Martin's Church?⌄
St Martin's Church is at Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3JJ.
What denomination is St Martin's Church?⌄
St Martin's Church belongs to the Church of England tradition. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country.
When are services at St Martin's Church?⌄
Service times for St Martin's Church are not yet listed in our directory. Check https://www.cheritonchurches.org.uk/st-martin or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does St Martin's Church have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://www.cheritonchurches.org.uk/st-martin.
How do I get to St Martin's Church?⌄
The church is at Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent. Use the map and directions link on this page, and allow a little extra time if you are driving, as parking near the building may be limited.
Is St Martin's Church accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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